Australia on Wheels: Early Beginnings to the Present Day by Shane Birney (1989)

Author: Shane Birney
Publisher: Bullion Books, Silverwater, NSW
Publication Date: 1989 (Originally published as A Nation on Wheels, 1986)
Format: Hardcover with dust jacket, 239 pages, illustrated (some in colour)
ISBN: 9780730205852/0730205851
Dimensions: Approx. 30 cm tall
Condition: Very Good – light wear to dust jacket, bumping to top and bottom of spine, gift inscription inside cover

Australia on Wheels is Shane Birney’s definitive illustrated history of the Australian automobile and its cultural impact from early motoring pioneers to the modern era. Covering vehicle evolution, local manufacturing, industry milestones, and social change, this large-format volume features hundreds of photos—many in colour—bringing Australia’s motoring story vividly to life.

Why You’ll Love It:
A comprehensive and accessible celebration of Australia's automotive journey. Perfect for collectors, historians, and anyone passionate about cars and the Australian way of life on the road.